Hormones that cause new protein production are referred to as ________, while those that influence protein breakdown are ________.
Anabolic;
... [Show More] catabolic
An individual has two positive risk factors and one negative risk factor. Based on ACMS risk stratification and this profile, this person is considered to be:
Low risk
The functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are to:
Supply oxygen and remove waste products from the body
Which of the following is the correct transition of blood flow throughout the vasculature?
Arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins
Which of the following guidelines are indicated for pregnant women who have been medically cleared for exercise?
Exercise at moderate intensity for at least 150 minutes weekly
Which of the following strategies will BEST help generate clients?
Developing a professional network of allied health professionals
To build a successful client relationship, you should:
Use a client-centered approach.
If a client must see a physician prior to starting a moderate-intensity exercise program, which of the following should be completed by both the client and physician?
Medical clearance form
Which of the following is a positive risk factor?
Regular exposure to tobacco smoke
Which of the following is a negative risk factor?
High-density lipoprotein 60 mg · dL−1
Which of the following profiles is considered a risk factor with respect to obesity?
Waist of 36 inches for females
Intermittent claudication refers to:
Pain that occurs in the lower extremities during walking and disappears after stopping.
Palpitations are BEST defined as:
An uncomfortable rhythm of heart beats or forceful heart beats.
Following the initial client contact, what are the next steps after the client has completed and returned all forms to you?
Review paperwork and clarify goals.
Your client is a 30-year-old male who has not been active in the last few months. He has completed all the forms, and you observe that he does not have any risk factors. He reports that he experienced some shortness of breath while playing a pickup basketball game this weekend, something he hasn't done in a year. You should:
Perform the appropriate assessments and plan on an exercise program that gradually increases in intensity.
Which of the following assessments are MOST important for gathering information for designing a resistace training program?
Posture, functional movement, muscular strength, and endurance
Anatomical position of the human body is when the body is in which of the following positions?
Body is erect, feet together, upper limbs positioned at the side of the body, palms of the hands facing forward, thumbs facing away from the body, fingers extended [Show Less]